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Anti-war demonstrators organize in front of the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City on Sunday, June 22, 2025. (Photo by Will Ruzanski | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Hundreds Protest U.S. Strikes on Iran

Demonstrators rallied against American military intervention at the Utah State Capitol.
By Addy Cowley and Will Ruzanski | June 23, 2025

  Approximately 200 protesters gathered at the Utah State Capitol on Sunday afternoon to protest the U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities June 21, 2025.  The protest, organized by the...

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Closures to Expect from Summer Construction Near the U

TRAX Red Line service will be suspended between Courthouse and University Medical Center stations from May 24 to July 2 and July 6 to August 17, with additional road closures and lane reductions on 100 South. continuing through the summer.
By Nicholas Pickel, News Writer | June 22, 2025

University of Utah commuters can expect delays this summer due to TRAX repairs and nearby road construction. May 24 to July 2 and July 6 to August 17, Utah Transit Authority is suspending service on...

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Mental Health in the Screen Age

With social media being more accessible than ever, do U of U students still see it as a positive force in their lives?
By Anjali Iyer, News Writer | June 22, 2025

  Once a niche corner of the internet, social media has rapidly evolved into a global force for communication, content sharing and digital interaction. According to Statista, an estimated 5.56...

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Students React HB77 and New City LGBTQ+ Flags

Following new legislation restricting what flags can be flown on public property, Salt Lake City has implemented three new city new official city flags representing Black and LGBTQ+ individuals. University of Utah students have mixed opinions on institutional responses to the flag ban.
By Nicholas Pickel, News Writer | June 19, 2025

  Salt Lake City and Boise, Idaho, have adopted new official city flags following the implementation of a Utah law restricting the display of certain flags on public property. These flags incorporate...

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Opinion: AI is Harming Education

AI is providing education with some unsuspected challenges.
By Emma Thompson, Opinion Writer | June 19, 2025

  The prevailing question of whether generative AI will render students less intelligent has risen significantly since the creation of ChatGPT in 2022. Most people are aware that using AI...

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Beyond the Boundary: Zoning and Utah’s Housing Affordability

A look into the 2025 Legislative Session zoning reforms and policies, and how they are shaping housing access in Salt Lake City.
By Suvam Pokharel, News Writer | June 18, 2025

  Housing affordability was a top priority for Utah voters. During the 45-day 2025 Legislative Session, several bills related to zoning, the utilization of land in certain geographical areas, were...

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Utah Jazz: 2025 NBA Prospects to Watch on Draft Day

These are the prospects to look out for in a loaded draft class, as the Utah Jazz aim to make the right move with the fifth pick.
By Luke Skinner, Sports Writer | June 17, 2025

  The Utah Jazz finished as the worst team in the NBA this past season. On May 12, 2025, the Jazz hoped to be the first pick in the NBA Draft, but their wishes of achieving that were dashed as...

An empty classroom at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Monday, June 16, 2025. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Opinion: Lowering Academic Standards is Not Equity

Artificially inflating grades does not create a more just world — it creates unprepared college students, and unprepared adults. It’s time for education to re-prioritize excellence.
By Samantha Reagan, Opinion Writer | June 17, 2025

  The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) recently backed down from implementing its proposed Grading for Equity plan, which was set to roll out this fall. The plan, similar to the...

Caroline Dias Goncalves, a 19-year-old University of Utah student. (Photo courtesy of the Goncalves family)

U Student Detained by ICE

Caroline Dias Goncalves, 19, has been detained in Colorado since Thursday, June 5.
By Anjali Iyer, News Writer | June 16, 2025

  A University of Utah student was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on June 5 following a minor traffic stop on the way to Denver, Colorado. Caroline Dias Goncalves, originally...

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Commentary: Why the Colorado Rockies are Historically Bad

The 2025 Colorado Rockies have struggled as a franchise throughout the 2020s. 2025 has become a culmination of every mistake from the past.
By John Leone, Sports Editor | June 16, 2025

  The 2025 Colorado Rockies are historically bad. Not only are they on pace to become the worst team of the 21st century, but the worst team since the 1916 Philadelphia Athletics. Their current...